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You can send a debt verification letter to a collection agency or debt collector requesting they provide proper documentation to verify the debt, such as a debt validation letter.

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Letters must have a signature (unless emailed) and a full name, address and daytime telephone number (for verification purposes only).

You can request a debt verification letter and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) requires them to send you written verification of your debt within five business days.

Letter-writers should include their full name as well as a street address and telephone number. We don’t publish those details in the newspaper, but need the information for verification purposes.

Letters are limited to less than 250 words and must be signed (no pseudonyms nor initials).You must include your email address, address with city and daytime phone number for verification.

You can request a debt verification letter and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) requires them to send you written verification of your debt within five business days.